It is a medical examination to ensure that you meet the DVLA group 2 standard and it consists of the following:
Yes, this is part of the medical.
Yes, absolutely.
Yes, to operate a small lorry between 3.5 and 7.5 tons, or a small bus like a minibus, you must possess C1 license. This requires a medical.
Bring the following items for your medical:
Bring the following items for your medical:
Any Doctor who is licensed to practise medicine in the UK and holds full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), can complete the DVLA D4 Driver Medical.
This can be a GP or a private firm like South Wales Driver Medicals whose Doctors specialise in Driver medicals.
The page 2 of the D4 form can be filled out by an optometrist or optician, but most good doctors will provide a free eye exam to avoid the expense of seeing an optician.
No, absolutely not!
You can download the D4 medical form here.
The completed D4 medical form is valid for four months. If it does not reach the DVLA within four months, they will not process it.
You can apply for renewal of your license three months in advance.
You need a medical when you first apply for a HGV or PCV license. Then at age 45 and every 5 years thereafter until you reach age 65. From age 65 you need a medical every year.
The Section 88 is used sometimes to allow some people to continue driving after their license has expired. This applies to drivers who are medically fit to drive and have submitted an application to renew their licence.
This differs across different taxi licensing authorities. Some allow you to go to any doctor, others require you to go to the approved council doctor, and some authorities say that you must have the medical with your own GP, so you need to check with your licensing officer before you book your appointment.
You can book your medical online through our booking system here.
Alternatively, you can book over the phone by calling us on 029 20 30 90 76
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